Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears
Originally released in 1989. Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears is a drama/romance film. directed by Shuichiro Koike. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tsurugi Miyuki, Kodama Ai, and Mayo Suzukaze
Synopsis
This musical play is based on the first act of Goethe's Faust. The angel Mephistopheles is condemned to fall from heaven after committing a sin. He is told that he can only return to heaven if he can bring a human being on the path of salvation. Mephistopheles refuses, believing that man is inherently evil. Vowing to drag a human down to hell along with him, he descends onto Earth and sets his sights on a man named Faust, an aged professor with no will to live.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Takarazuka Revue Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears about?
This musical play is based on the first act of Goethe's Faust. The angel Mephistopheles is condemned to fall from heaven after committing a sin. He is told that he can only return to heaven if he c...
Who directed Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears?
Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears was directed by Shuichiro Koike.
How long is Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears?
Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears released?
Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears was released on November 10, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears?
The main cast of Angel's Smile, Devil's Tears includes Tsurugi Miyuki, Kodama Ai, Mayo Suzukaze, Kyou Misa, Asanagi Rin.